It occurs in two forms, distinguished by age of onset and other characteristics. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD, formerly called adult polycystic kidney disease) is the most common type of cystic disease of the kidneys.
The DASH diet took the No. 1 spot in best overall diet in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Diets 2012. The DASH eating plan is recommended by the NIH's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) which states: Use the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan as a guide.
One of the steps your doctor may recommend to lower your high blood pressure is to start using the DASH diet. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The diet is simple: 1  Eat more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods. 2  Cut back on foods that are high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fats. 3  Eat more whole-grain foods, fish, poultry, and nuts. 4  Limit sodium, sweets, sugary drinks, and red meats.